PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: "OH $.H.!.T. " - Shocks. Hurt. Induce. Trauma...Have you ever had an uncontrolled verbal reaction? Well, after experiencing some powerful shocks from my implantable defibrillator I would. Recently I have taken up some new advocacy efforts. One...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...As a person with heart failure, I think anxiety can be, and often is, something that impacts both the patient, their family, and any caregivers. As a younger patient, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
. I am 72 I never even knew that to his fish had so many milligrams of sodium. But with three major illnesses I have to watch everything...On 11/12/21 I passed out. Woke up in ICU. Doctor told my husband he could not do surgery that I was not making off the table alive so I ended...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
Let's Play This or That: Heart Failure Edition...Some people like this, others prefer that. Let us know where you stand by answering the questions below! Exercise is an essential component of most heart failure treatment plans, as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Woman That Was Transplanted and Pregnant (Part 1)...Have you ever been told you could not do something that you wanted to do so bad and believed you could in spite of the odds? Well, that was my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to do when they can't find the cause for heart failure?...My dad is currently on respiratory system,this is his second time.First time he ended up on respiratory system was in September,thankfully he made it.When he was let go from the...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTips & Advice
Repurposing Your Skills to Find New Opportunities...People with chronic health conditions face tough decisions before they are ready, like deciding about their career/job. Do you continue working or leave due to long-term disability? I was one...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
DDDR info...Recently been told I am likely to have a DDDR fitted rather than a CRT-P. What is the difference please?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedical Devices
Heart Failure....I had two stents put it in 2004. Everything seemed fine until 2017. I just wasn't feeling right so I went to the emergency room. They admitted me. My doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meet Your Moderators: Clair Gardiner...Welcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who moderate on our various channels. Heart failure plays...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?...There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then lead to more physical health...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Holter interpretation ...Hi, i made a 24h ecg because every time i lay downs or sit down, every 20-30th harbeat is much stronger than the one before/after. The paper is one year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Recent changes...I've had heart failure for 6 2/3 years. I recently switched to diet pop. Arrythmias were caused by too much caffeine, I think. Please note on this website your status...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is a Stroke? ...Some people in this community have experienced strokes. Others may be getting treatment to prevent them from occurring. So what are strokes? What are the links between heart disease and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
